2027 Kawasaki Ninja 650
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Created to elevate the legendary Ninja experience, the Ninja 650 combines responsive parallel-twin performance, sharp chassis control, and advanced technology in a rider-friendly package. Upgraded suspension and braking components enhance rider confidence, while comfortable ergonomics ensure an enjoyable ride, from daily commutes to weekend escapes.

Key Features

Kawasaki Ninja 650 Distinctively Ninja Sportiness - Retaining the rider-friendly character created by its powerful Parallel Twin engine and lightweight, compact trellis frame, the new Ninja 650 benefits from upgraded chassis components. A Showa Ø 37 mm SFF-BP inverted front fork and radial-mount brake calipers contribute to a more planted front-end feel and greater control, allowing a wide range of riders to fully enjoy the rewarding feeling of controlling their machine. At the same time, these high-quality components give the new Ninja 650 a sportier and more premium presence than the previous model.
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Distinctively Ninja Sportiness

Retaining the rider-friendly character created by its powerful Parallel Twin engine and lightweight, compact trellis frame, the new Ninja 650 benefits from upgraded chassis components. A Showa Ø 37 mm SFF-BP inverted front fork and radial-mount brake calipers contribute to a more planted front-end feel and greater control, allowing a wide range of riders to fully enjoy the rewarding feeling of controlling their machine. At the same time, these high-quality components give the new Ninja 650 a sportier and more premium presence than the previous model.

Kawasaki Ninja 650 Everyday Versatility - An upright riding position, low seat height, light weight, and manageable engine character give the new Ninja 650 excellent versatility for everyday riding. Its approachable nature also allows a wide range of riders to enjoy sport riding with confidence, making it a middleweight sport model with broad appeal.
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Everyday Versatility

An upright riding position, low seat height, light weight, and manageable engine character give the new Ninja 650 excellent versatility for everyday riding. Its approachable nature also allows a wide range of riders to enjoy sport riding with confidence, making it a middleweight sport model with broad appeal.

Kawasaki Ninja 650 Low Seat Height - The low 785 mm seat height combined with a slim chassis offers reassuring reach to the ground. This allows a wide range of riders to enjoy riding with confidence.
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Low Seat Height

The low 785 mm seat height combined with a slim chassis offers reassuring reach to the ground. This allows a wide range of riders to enjoy riding with confidence.

Kawasaki Ninja 650 Lightweight Trellis Frame - One of the key components to realising the light weight of the Ninja 650, which is noticeable as soon as the bike is lifted off its side-stand, is a frame weighing only 15 kg. It contributes significantly to the bike’s light, nimble handling.
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Lightweight Trellis Frame

One of the key components to realising the light weight of the Ninja 650, which is noticeable as soon as the bike is lifted off its side-stand, is a frame weighing only 15 kg. It contributes significantly to the bike’s light, nimble handling.

Kawasaki Ninja 650 Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) - Kawasaki’s advanced traction control system provides both enhanced sport riding performance and the confidence to negotiate low-traction surfaces. Two rider-selectable modes offer progressively greater levels of intrusion to suit the riding situation and rider preference.
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Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC)

Kawasaki’s advanced traction control system provides both enhanced sport riding performance and the confidence to negotiate low-traction surfaces. Two rider-selectable modes offer progressively greater levels of intrusion to suit the riding situation and rider preference.

Kawasaki Ninja 650 Easy Manoeuvrability - A lightweight, compact engine and lightweight trellis frame contribute to light, natural handling. From city streets to winding roads, the Ninja 650 offers rider friendly manoeuvrability across a wide range of situations. Its light handling also contributes to ease of use in everyday situations such as parking manoeuvres and pushing the bike by hand.
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Easy Manoeuvrability

A lightweight, compact engine and lightweight trellis frame contribute to light, natural handling. From city streets to winding roads, the Ninja 650 offers rider friendly manoeuvrability across a wide range of situations. Its light handling also contributes to ease of use in everyday situations such as parking manoeuvres and pushing the bike by hand.

Kawasaki Ninja 650 NEW 4.3” TFT Instrumentation - Featuring a new display layout, the 4.3” all-digital TFT colour instrumentation gives the cockpit a high-tech, high-grade appearance while offering excellent visibility across a wide range of riding situations, from everyday riding to sport riding.
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NEW 4.3” TFT Instrumentation

Featuring a new display layout, the 4.3” all-digital TFT colour instrumentation gives the cockpit a high-tech, high-grade appearance while offering excellent visibility across a wide range of riding situations, from everyday riding to sport riding.

Kawasaki Ninja 650 Sport-Enhancing Chassis Components - Replacing the telescopic front fork of the previous model, the new Ninja 650 features a Showa Ø 37 mm SFF-BP inverted front fork. While contributing to increased front-end rigidity and improved road-holding performance, settings were carefully chosen to maintain the previous model’s rider-friendly handling character. At the front, radial-mount brake calipers replace the previous axial-mount calipers. Together, these updates deliver a riding feel that enhances the fun of controlling the bike, from city streets to winding roads.
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Sport-Enhancing Chassis Components

Replacing the telescopic front fork of the previous model, the new Ninja 650 features a Showa Ø 37 mm SFF-BP inverted front fork. While contributing to increased front-end rigidity and improved road-holding performance, settings were carefully chosen to maintain the previous model’s rider-friendly handling character. At the front, radial-mount brake calipers replace the previous axial-mount calipers. Together, these updates deliver a riding feel that enhances the fun of controlling the bike, from city streets to winding roads.

Kawasaki Ninja 650 Kawasaki Quick Shifter (Accessory) - For the first time on the Ninja 650, Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) is available as an accessory. Allowing smooth, clutchless upshifts during acceleration, KQS further enhances the fun of controlling the machine.
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Kawasaki Quick Shifter (Accessory)

For the first time on the Ninja 650, Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) is available as an accessory. Allowing smooth, clutchless upshifts during acceleration, KQS further enhances the fun of controlling the machine.

Kawasaki Ninja 650 Smartphone Connectivity - Smartphone connectivity supports a wide range of functions available through RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE, including vehicle information display and riding log recording, adding convenience and enjoyment to everyday riding. Navigation and voice command† functions were also newly added, further adding to both convenience and riding enjoyment. **Voice command feature requires a separate licence and availability varies by market.**
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Smartphone Connectivity

Smartphone connectivity supports a wide range of functions available through RIDEOLOGY THE APP MOTORCYCLE, including vehicle information display and riding log recording, adding convenience and enjoyment to everyday riding. Navigation and voice command† functions were also newly added, further adding to both convenience and riding enjoyment. **Voice command feature requires a separate licence and availability varies by market.**

Engine

ENGINE TYPE
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin
DISPLACEMENT
649 cm³
BORE X STROKE
83.0 x 60.0 mm
COMPRESSION RATION
10.8:1
RATED OUTPUT
50.2 kW {68 PS} / 8,000 rpm
MAX. TORQUE
64.0 N•m {6.5 kgf•m} / 6,700 rpm
LUBRICATION
Forced lubrication, semi‑dry sump
FUEL SUPPL
Fuel injection with dual throttles: 36 mm x 2
CERTIFICATION
Euro 6
CLUTCH
Wet, multi disc
GEARBOX
6 Speed
FINAL DRIVE
Chain
IGNITION
Digital
STARTING
Electric
PRIMARY DRIVE
2.095 (88/42)

Chassis

FRAME
Trellis, high-tensile steel
FRONT SUSPENSION
Inverted Separate Function fork (SFF-BP)
FRONT BRAKE
Dual semi-floating discs
REAR SUSPENSION
Horizontal Back-link with spring preload adjustability
REAR BRAKE
Single-piston
REAR RIM DIMENSION
17"
FRONT TYRE
120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
REAR TYRE
160/60 ZR17 M/C (69W)

Dimensions

GROUND CLEARANCE
125 mm
UNLADEN WEIGHT
179kg
USABLE TANK VOLUME
15.0 liter
WHEELBASE
1,395 mm
SEAT HEIGHT
785 mm

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